Southport Kinship Group

Are you a kinship carer? A kinship carer is someone who is raising a relative’s or friend’s child because they are not able to.

We have started a group for kinship carers in Sefton and the surrounding areas to come together. This is a chance to meet, listen, share and support one another.

Our next group meets (Face to Face) on Wednesday 7th February 10am -12 noon @ The Family Life Centre Ash Street, Southport, PR8 6JH or online on Monday 19th February 8-9pm - see below for other dates

You will also be able to access training, advice and more in depth support through the Kinship website at www.kinship.org.uk

The group is supported by the charity Kinship and is independent of the local authority and social services.

The volunteer coordinator is Keith Whittaker who is a Special Guardian. If you would like more information or want to attend, you can contact Keith on email southportkinshipgroup@gmail.com or phone 07486 668870

Face to Face Peer to Peer Groups

Where: The Family Life Centre Ash Street, Southport, PR8 6JH

When:

Wednesday 7th February 2024 10am -12 noon Walnut Room

Wednesday 13th March 2024 10am -12 noon Walnut Room

No meeting in April

Wednesday 1st May 2024 10am -12 noon Walnut Room

Wednesday 5th June 2024 10am -12 noon Walnut Room

Wednesday 3rd July 2024 10am -12 noon Walnut Room

Online meeting dates

This is a time for all kinship carers in Sefton and surrounding areas to talk together. It is particularly aimed at those who cannot come to face to face meetings but is open to any kinship carers.

The people taking part will have the time to talk about things they are facing; ask questions; get some wisdom from others who may have faced similar situations and be encouraged.

You can drop in or out of the discussions at any time.

Monday 19th February 2024 8pm -9pm

Monday 11th March 2024 8pm -9pm

No meeting in April

Monday 13th May 2024 8pm -9pm

Monday 10th June 2024 8pm -9pm

Monday 8thJuly 2024 8pm -9pm

Please contact Keith if you want to take part in these meetings and we will send details of how to participate